Constitutional Study Guide Assignment by Lauren Maxey https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment POSC 1123-Z02 en-us 2018-01-17 21:25:10 UTC 2024-05-21 18:52:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Templeball.png Three Branches of Government Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222247114 2018-01-17 21:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222247114 Checks and Balances Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222247797 Is counterbalancing influences by an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups.]]> 2018-01-17 21:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222247797 Amendments Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222247822 2018-01-17 21:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222247822 Constitutional Reforms Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222247880 2018-01-17 21:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222247880 First Amendment Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222248950 "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."]]> 2018-01-17 21:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222248950 Fifth Amendment Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222249556 "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."]]> 2018-01-17 21:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222249556 Executive Branch Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222250375 The executive branch carries out and enforces laws. It includes the President, Vice President, the Cabinet, executive departments, independent agencies, as well as other boards, commissions, and committees.]]> 2018-01-17 21:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222250375 Legislative Branch Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222250424 Article I of the Constitution establishes the legislative or lawmaking branch of government. It has a two-house Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives and agencies that support Congress.]]> 2018-01-17 21:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222250424 Judicial Branch Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222250503 Courts decide arguments about the meaning of laws and how they are applied. They also decide if laws violate the Constitution, known as judicial review. It is how federal courts provide checks and balances on the legislative and executive branches.]]> 2018-01-17 21:43:51 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222250503 Executive Branch to Legislative Branch Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222250984 - president can veto laws that the congress wants to pass
- president can make foreign treaties

]]> 2018-01-17 21:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222250984 Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222269329 Their main responsibility is to enforce the laws that the Legislative branch creates. They have the power to veto bills, and can also appoint judges and pardon power in the Judicial branch.]]> 2018-01-18 00:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222269329 Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222269551 Their main responsibility is to interpret the laws that the Legislative branch has created. They also have the power to declare presidential acts as unconstitutional, and can declare laws as unconstitutional.]]> 2018-01-18 00:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222269551 Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222269821 Their main responsibility is to create laws. They also have the power of impeachment towards the President and can override vetoes with 2/3 the majority vote. The can also approve of federal judges.]]> 2018-01-18 00:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222269821 House of Representatives Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222269977 There are 435 elected Representatives, which are divided among the 50 states. There are non-voting delegates who represent the District of Columbia and the territories. A Representative serves a two-year term, and no limit to the number of terms an individual can serve.]]> 2018-01-18 00:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222269977 Senate Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222270001 There are two elected Senators per state, 100 Senators. A Senate term is six years and with no limit to the number of terms an individual can serve.]]> 2018-01-18 00:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/222270001 Executive Branch to Judicial Branch Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225478093 - president appoints federal judge]]> 2018-01-29 03:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225478093 Legislative Branch to Executive Branch Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225478273 - can pass laws by overriding presidential veto
- must approve presidential appointments and foreign treaties
-can investigate actions of the executive branch
-impeachment powers]]> 2018-01-29 03:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225478273 Legislative Branch to Judicial Branch Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225478621 - approves appointed judges
- impeachment powers over federal office
- proposes amendments to overturn judicial decisions ]]> 2018-01-29 03:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225478621 Judicial Branch to Executive Branch Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225478904 - Supreme Court justices can't be fired by the president
- may rule that a presidential action or law unconstitutional ]]> 2018-01-29 03:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225478904 Judicial Branch to Legislative Branch Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225479225 - declare law unconstitutional ]]> 2018-01-29 03:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225479225 The President Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225479636 The President is both the head of state and head of government of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. Under Article II of the Constitution, the President is responsible for the execution and enforcement of the laws created by Congress.]]> 2018-01-29 04:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225479636 The Vice President Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225479846 The primary responsibility of the Vice President of the United States is to be ready at a moment’s notice to assume the Presidency if the President is unable to perform his duties.]]> 2018-01-29 04:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225479846 The Supreme Court Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225480470 The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. The Justices of the Supreme Court are nominated by the President and must be approved by the Senate.]]> 2018-01-29 04:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225480470 Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225480873 2018-01-29 04:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225480873 Should the election of the president under the Constitution be changed? Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225482286 The delegates struggled on deciding who would be come president. The committees then recommended to put into place on September 4th was the hybrid system, which is now called the Electoral College. ]]> 2018-01-29 04:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/225482286 Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/227229191 2018-02-01 19:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/227229191 The Amendment Process Maxey08 https://padlet.com/Maxey08/ConstitutionalStudyGuideAssignment/wish/228393219 Article V

" The Congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments, which, in either case, shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of this Constitution, when ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of the several states, or by conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratification may be proposed by the Congress; provided that no amendment which may be made prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any manner affect the first and fourth clauses in the ninth section of the first article; and that no state, without its consent, shall be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate. "
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